Why Choose MSLT

Our Classrooms

Montessori School at Lone Tree has four classrooms ages 2.5-6 years of age. Our building flows into each classroom from a welcoming entry way.  Each classroom was designed by our founder to allow ample natural light that comes in through large windows and/or skylights. Each of our four classrooms are set up in the traditional Montessori method and are focused around the child to maximize their learning environment.

All of our Montessori classroom materials are designed to assist the child with intellectual growth and mastery in each of the broad programmatic educational areas: practical life, sensorial, language arts, mathematics, and science and social studies.

Our founder, Jean Pilon, designed our classrooms with the goals of bringing the outdoors inside

 

“Natural sunlight calms, flourescent light causes tension. On a sunny day, you are happier and more content. We aren’t meant to live in basements or closets.” – Jean Pilon

High-Quality, Experienced Staff

The heart of The Montessori School at Lone Tree is our nurturing, well trained, and experienced teaching staff. Our teachers are committed to their profession. A certified Montessori Teacher and Assistant Teachers lead each classroom, providing continuity throughout the three-year cycle. Lead teachers have all successfully completed a rigorous accredited Montessori training program. In addition, we stay up to date with current trends in education and child development through conferences, in-services, and workshops.

We maintain a ratio of 1 adult to every 5 – 10 students. Our teachers know and honor each child’s individual potential and work to create an environment that inspires children to develop inner discipline, self-assurance, and a lifetime joy of learning. This talented faculty of MSLT averages 15 years of teaching experience which is highly unique and valued.

40+ Year Legacy

MSLT has been educating primary aged students in Douglas County since 1985. We take love our school and being a part of the Lone Tree community and are proud of the impact our school has had on our wider community throughout the years.

Safe and Secure Learning Environment

There is a sense of warmth when you come into our school, established over time by our foundational values and a trusting relationship between the teachers, students, and families. Our primary consideration in the design of our program, policies, and school environment is your child’s safety and security. Each family receives their own FOB for entrance to the school during drop-off. We have a school nurse that works onsite monthly. In addition, we have established Emergency Response Plan with the help of local law enforcement should the need arise. In this safe and nurturing environment, learning and growth are free to blossom.

Family Flexibility

Our school operates on an 11-hour a day schedule (7 a.m. – 6 p.m.) for our full day families. We also offer a morning program (8:30 – 11:30), a half day program (8:30 – 12:30), and an extended day program (8:30 – 3:00). We do our best to accommodate changes in schedules as needed.

Second Generation Students

Former students are returning to our school as parents. They have fond memories of The Montessori School at Lone Tree from their childhood and want the same experience for their children.